Thu, February 12, 2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM AUDITORIUM (OLD AUDITORIUM). Free. UBC Reads Sustainability presents Professor Wade Davis
Against the wishes of First Nations, the British Columbia government has opened the Sacred Headwaters to industrial development. Imperial Metals is building an open-pit copper and gold mine called the Red Chris mine. This is all taking place while the Mount Polley mine disaster in August 2014, a mine also owned by Imperial Metals, is at the forefront of public debate.
Professor Wade Davis describes the beauty of the Sacred Headwaters, the threats to it, and the response of native groups and concerned citizens as part of UBC Reads Sustainability.
Date: February 12
Time: 12:00-2:00
Location: UBC’s Old Auditorium
Registration for onsite event required
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